I Trust God: a Timeline of Victory

By Geneva Hudnall Jenkins EdD

This book chronicles the hour-to-hour, day-to-day journey our family endured when my husband suffered a massive stroke. It highlights a life-changing, emotional roller coaster. This book also provides an account of the suffering, heartache, and resilience of all parties involved. Furthermore, the journey documented in this book serves as a testament that God continues to perform miracles, even in the 21st century.

Additionally, this book reaffirms the transformative power of prayer. This book is meant to provide encouragement and inspiration to anyone who is experiencing or has experienced a traumatic, life¬ changing event. Know that if God takes you to it, He'll take you through it.

Finally, this book examines the healing power of forgiveness and its immeasurable benefits.
However, this book does acknowledge our limited ability to forgive absent divine intervention. Let go, and let God.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Aug 26, 2022
• ISBN: 9781665567398

Geneva Hudnall Jenkins EdD

Dr. Geneva Hudnall Jenkins has been married to her husband, Barry, for 40 years. She is the mother of two grown daughters, Amber and Ashley. The love of her life is her 6 year old grandson, Artez. Dr. Jenkins received a bachelor's degree from "Thee I Love", Jackson State University (Jackson, MS); master's degree from Mississippi State University (Starkville, MS); and a doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern University (Ft. Lauderdale, FL). She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Prior to retirement, she served in various roles, both building and district level. She served as a classroom teacher of students with special needs, an elementary and middle school principal, and Director of Special Services. However, her entire career was spent trying to ensure that all students received the very best education in order to optimize their chances for a positive outcome. Dr. Jenkins enjoys singing and listening to gospel music, entertaining friends, working out in the gym, and spending quiet time in front of the fireplace on a lazy Sunday afternoon. She also enjoys sports, especially football. Dr. Jenkins cherishes the simple things in life.

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CONTENTS

Introduction

Acknowledgments

Part 1   The Roller-Coaster Journey

Day 1The Foreshadowing

Day 2The Journey Begins

Food For Thought

Day 3Pray without Ceasing

Food For Thought

Day 4Radical Faith

Food For Thought

Day 5Watch and Pray

Day 6Divine Intervention

Food For Thought

Part 2   The Fight Was Not Over

Day 7Unexpected Move

Day 8Needed Rest

Day 9

Day 10Satan’s A.M. Game

Food For Thought

Day 11The Long-Awaited Move

Food For Thought

Easter Sunday

Food For Thought

PART 3   The Journey Continues

Rehabilitation Move

The Trials Were Not Over

The Dangerous Journey

Food For Thought

Part 4   From Pain to Forgiveness

Homecoming

Food For Thought

My Unvarnished Truth

Food For Thought

My Final Thoughts

Food For Thought

Glossary

References

INTRODUCTION

Life will sometimes present you with situations that you’re not prepared to endure. Even though I was not prepared for what occurred or the roller coaster our lives would take, I soon discovered that three elements were essential if we were going to survive this dire situation: prayer, faith, and trust in God.

Prayer is useless if you don’t have faith that your prayer will be answered. By that same token, faith is useless if you don’t truly trust that God can and will do just what He says. It is easy to say, I have faith, when everything is going well in your life. When your back is against the wall and chips are down, that is when you really find out how strong your faith is and just how much you trust God. In addition, you will find out if you are a prayer warrior or a pretender.

This book chronicles the day-to-day, week-to-week, month-to-month journey our family endured when my husband had a massive stroke. It was not something we could ever have prepared for. We were completely blindsided. This book is meant to provide encouragement and inspiration to anyone who is experiencing a life-changing situation. Know that if God takes you to it, He will take you through it.

It is my hope that our story will renew and refresh your faith and trust in God and invigorate your prayer life. It is true that you can never prepare for unexpected situations. However, we know that life-changing events can occur. Be ready. Arm yourself with faith, and trust in God and prayer.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

First and foremost, I want to thank God for His grace and mercy. When everything seemed to be collapsing all around me, He brought light into darkness. When I felt like giving up, He was right there to strengthen me. During those times of uncertainty, He calmed my spirit and settled my mind. Somehow saying, Thank you, just doesn’t seem to be enough, but I know that as long as it is sincere, it’s enough for Him.

Additionally, I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge my late parents, Plese and Sarah Hudnall. Throughout my life, they encouraged me to be the very best I could be. To them, being my best was getting a good education and putting God first. Their best for me has served me well. I know they are smiling right now.

Also, I must acknowledge my husband, Barry Jenkins, for his fight and tenacity and for allowing me to share his story with the world. He survived a massive stroke and a COVID-19 hospitalization. He has a true calling on his life. He has been blessed beyond measure. Hopefully, our story will bless others.

Finally, thank you to the Fifth Street Missionary Baptist Church family for the fervent prayers, calls, visits, and unwavering love and support during a very trying time for our family. Someone said to me that God sent us to Fifth Street because He knew that the time would come when we would need people around us with radical faith. Thank you for your declaration of faith and for being who God has called you to be: kind and compassionate.

PART 1

The Roller-Coaster

Journey

DAY 1

The Foreshadowing

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